Please remember that all farm and domestic animals will be disturbed by fireworks.

Unexpected fireworks can also be particularly difficult for some people, including veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), people with anxiety or dementia, and autistic people and children with sensory sensitivities.

Please go to an organised display rather than using fireworks in Timberscombe, because everyone deserves to enjoy the evening 🙂 .

A home was burgled on The Ridge, Porlock, sometime between 30 September and 11 October. The offender(s) forced entry by smashing a window within a rear door before entering the kitchen area. Once inside, cupboards and drawers were searched throughout the property. Alcohol, a glass wine decanter, and foreign currency were stolen before the offender(s) left via French doors.

Any information, CCTV images, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5226334178 stating NHW. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your support.

• Burglary_Prevention_Advice.pdf

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind regards
Community Alerts Admin Team
Avon and Somerset Police

Just a reminder that Quiz tickets are available from Sarah in the Post Office.

I am writing to inform you that The Somerset Exmoor Targa Rally  will navigate through your local area on Saturday 24th October 2026,  between approximately 10:00 and will end approximately  17:30.

This event will run on the same basis and follow the same format as previous years. The rally last ran in 2024, continuing a successful tradition from the previous 14 years of running in the region. As in past years, a Targa rally involves standard, road-legal cars competing on  private venues. This letter aims to provide advance notice so you can share this information with council members and local residents.

• Public Roads: As established over the last 15 years, competitors will use public highways strictly to travel between private venues. They must follow all standard traffic laws, speed limits, and quiet-zone regulations.
• Special Tests: Timed driving tests take place only within private land and off-road venues, away from public traffic.
• Expected Impact: Residents may notice a steady flow of competing vehicles. No public roads will be closed for this event.

Safety and Management

• The event is fully permitted by Motorsport UK and coordinated with the local Liaison Officer.
• We have consulted with Somerset County Council and Avon and Somerset Police. 
• Clear route instructions and “Quiet Zone” markers will be issued to all crews to prevent local disturbance.
• A dedicated event official can be reached on the day on  07789 255695 for any urgent enquiries.

We want to ensure the rally runs safely with minimal disruption to your community, building on our long history of smooth operation. Please let me know if you need further details. 

Yours sincerely,

Nicky Winkworth

Burnham on Sea Motor Club on behalf of
The Somerset Exmoor Targa Rally 

https://somersetexmoor.targa.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/SomersetExmoorTarga

Good Vibe Veg Social Saturday

Come and join us at Good Vibe Veg on 10th October for a “Social Saturday” from 10.30am to 1pm.

Come and see what we do, have a chat and help us to tidy up the plot after an amazingly productive summer..

Lunch of home-made soup will be provided.

Please let us know in advance (via https://goodvibeveg.org/contact) if you’re planning on coming so we know how much soup to make!

Jane Cobbald